, 1887-12-15
Efforts for Ireland.

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in the city this afternoon, and were ten
dered a reception at the Masonic temple
by the Irish societies OF this city.
When the distinguished guests arrived
at the temple they were escorted to seats
on the platform, where a large number OF
senators and representatives were present
to do them honor. Senator Sherman was
chosen chairman. He was greeted with
loud applause, and in acknowledging the
compliment, said that he believed that he
spo Ike the general voice OF the people in
every part of the Union, when he said to
the distinguished guests that the sympa-
thy of America went forth fully and
might have home rule in Ireland to the
full extent demanded by
PARNELL AMI GLADSTONE.
He wanted Ireland to possess the same
rights as those enjoyed by the people OF
British government denied to the gem OF
the British empire what was conferred on
all colonies of this great empire.2 Irish
men had led in advance of all the great
battles which England had fought for two
centuries. Ireland had furnished the De
%mosthenes and Ciceros of modern times.
Ireland had produced great men in every
branch of life. he hoped the pleading
voice of Gladstone, the greatest statesman
of the age, would induce in the British
parliament to grant home rule.
Senator ingalls,, after the applause
with which he was greeted had subsidized,
said that the two illustrious Irish mem
bers of the British parliament had crossed
the occar to tell the story of the wrongs
of Ireland. They are here for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the sentiments of the
American people upon this great question
which is now occupying the attention of
men all over the civilized world. We
have assembled this evening for the pur-
pose of saying that the cause of Ireland
is the cause of America and the cause of
humanity itself. If we are called upon
to choose between expressing our sympa-
thics for Great Britain or for Ireland in
this contest, no American citizen will
long hesitate as to what his preference
shall be. Great Britain should not for
get that 1000, 900 Of people determined
to be free can
NEVER BE ENSLAVED.
Great Britain should not forget that
three millions of citizens in the original
thirteen colonies revolted and achieved in
dependence under far less provocation
than seven millions OF Irish people have
endured for centuries. He did not desire
to intrude upon the comfy of nations,
but he could not forget that a brutal and
degraded British soldiery within the
memory of men who might be now
within hearing OF his voice had sacked
this capital. He could not forget that In
every great crisis in American history
we have had to contend with the ill will
and. malevolence of the'governing classes of
Great Britain.
Senator Ingalls, then introduced Sir Ar
thur OConnor who was received with
cheers. He said he was sensible of the
greatness and sacredness Of the cause
which he had the honor to represent.
Here in Washington, the headquarters of
freedom, the capitol Of the grandest and
freest community the world had ever
seen, no cause which was not just could
call for such a distinguished audience.
Ireland was attempting by force of organ
lied public opinion, by constitutional and
peaceful means to secure the repeal not of
a law but of a conquest 1t was attempt
ing to repeal the conquest of Ireland.
Mr.. O'Connor spoke eloquently of the
wrongs endured by Ireland during 700
years of English rule since that conquest,
and proceeded to give a picture of the Op-
preston and hardships to which the Irish
people were compelled to bow, and de-
tailed the demands which the home rule
party made upon the British government.
They had come here to thank America
for her past aid and to ask for its contin-
uance until the crisis now pending is
passed.
Senator Hawley, the next speaker, said
the speech of Mr.. O'Connor was a state
ment of terrible facts, a terrible argu-
ment, and humanity everywhere would
say hat he had stated wrongs which must
be remedied. He Joined very gladly in
the welcome to these distinguished repre-
sentatives of the great Liberal party of
the great British empire.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
extending n hearty greeting to Messrs.
EsmondeH and OConnor, protesting in the
nan of humanity against the Tory pol
icy toward Ireland, it being subversivc of
liberty, of the right Of Justice, and de
claring that the people of Ireland may
well arraign their opprcssors before the
civilized world, in the words of Thomas
Jefferson: you have destroyed the lives
of our people with circumstance of cruelty
and perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most
barbarous ages; and totally unworthy OF a
civilized nation" expressing admiration
for Parnell and the Irish parliamentary
party; thanking Gladstone for his course
toward ireland and pledging financial aid
to the Irish people.
The Crown Princes Condition.
SAN RENO, Dec. l4.-The doctors in
examining the crown prince last evening
discovered symptoms of Il fresh growth
and an increase in the swelling. A special
consultation Of medical experts has been
determined upon. DIR. Mackenzie will